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1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Tom Watson
Please silence your cell phone during Commission Meeting.
2.
ROLL CALL
City Clerk Beth Davis
3.
INVOCATION & PLEDGE
Commissioner Sharon NeSmith
4.
PRESENTATIONS
4.A.
Cap Gardner Employee of the Year Award
4.B.
Neighborhood Alliance Program - 25 Year Anniversary
Shaelie Velez, Communications & Marketing Manager
4.C.
Popular Annual Financial Report
Angela Waninger, Director of Finance & Support Services
4.D.
City Project List
City Manager Nate Pagan
4.E.
Recognize Commissioners Mark Castlen & Pam Smith-Wright
5.
BUSINESS
5.A.
Consider Approval of Minutes dated December 3, 2024
5.B.
Consider Board Appointments
Senior Community Center of Owensboro-Daviess County Board – Appoint Jim Billman to a three-year term effective December 17, 2024. Reappoint Jennifer Burke, Bill Cooper, Elaine Grant, Brenda NeSmith, Mark Schmidt, and Lora Wimsatt to a three-year term effective January 1, 2025
Owensboro Sister Cities and Regions Board – Appoint Ross Leigh to a three-year term effective December 17, 2024
Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors – Appoint Curtis Maglinger to a one-year term effective January 1, 2025
Owensboro City Utility Commission – Reappoint J.T. Fulkerson to a three-year term effective January 1, 2025
City Employees’ Pension Board (Closed) – Appoint Curtis Maglinger and Jeff Sanford to a four-year term effective January 1, 2025
GRADD Board of Directors – Appoint Nate Pagan as the Mayor’s Designee to fill the remainder of an unexpired term ending December 31, 2025 (replacing Tom Watson)
Property Maintenance Code Enforcement Board – Appoint Stacey Singh to fill the remainder of an unexpired term effective January 1, 2025, and ending July 2, 2026 (replacing Jeff Sanford)
Owensboro Tourist and Convention Commission – Reappoint Brandon Dukes, Steve Johnson and Ashtyn Redmon to a three-year term effective January 1, 2025
Owensboro Human Relations Commission - Reappoint Dr. Eunice Taylor and Dr. Veena Sallan to a three-year term effective January 1, 2025
6.
ORDINANCES - 2nd READING
6.A.
Consider Ordinance 19-2024 entitled AN ORDINANCE CREATING NEW SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 16, ARTICLE III, DIVISION 4 OF THE OWENSBORO MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED “TRANSIENT ROOM TAX” TO ESTABLISH DEFINITIONS AND TO CLARIFY THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT; AMENDING SECTION 16-70.35 TO ACCURATELY STATE THE TYPES OF OCCUPANCY SUBJECT TO THE TRANSIENT ROOM TAX; AMENDING SECTION 16-70.38 TO SET FORTH USES OF TRANSIENT ROOM TAX; AMENDING SECTION 16-70.39 TO ESTABLISH THAT PARTY RECEIVING RENT MUST PAY THE TRANSIENT ROOM TAX AND COMPLY WITH THE ORDINANCE; AND AMENDING SECTIONS 16-70.40 AND 16-70.41 TO IMPROVE LEGIBILITY AND ESTABLISH A DEADLINE FOR COMPLIANCE.
Chapter 16, Article III, Division 4 of the Owensboro Municipal Code entitled “Transient Room Tax” was established on August 16, 2022. In order to ensure efficient collection and enforcement of the transient room tax, revisions are necessary, including defining the terms “Broker”, “Host” and “Rent”, and making the person or entity receiving rent responsible for paying the transient room tax and complying with the ordinance. Various other amendments are needed to clarify the registration requirement, to accurately state the types of occupancy subject to the tax, to establish a deadline for compliance and to improve legibility.
6.B.
Consider Ordinance 20-2024 entitled AN ORDINANCE CLOSING ALLEY RIGHTS-OF-WAY BETWEEN 165 EWING ROAD AND 2519 PARDON AVENUE AND BETWEEN 183 EWING ROAD AND 2518 PARDON AVENUE IN THE CITY OF OWENSBORO, KENTUCKY.
Christopher T. Phelps and Marta Phelps have petitioned the City to close alley rights-of-way located between 165 Ewing Road and 2519 Pardon Avenue and between 183 Ewing Road and 2518 Pardon Avenue. All adjoining and abutting property owners have provided written consent for the closure.
7.
MUNICIPAL ORDERS
7.A.
Consider Municipal Order 37-2024 entitled A MUNICIPAL ORDER DECLARING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3810 FAIRVIEW DRIVE AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND DEED CONVEYING THE PROPERTY.
The City of Owensboro owns certain real property located at 3810 Fairview Drive that was acquired for the right-of-way for the Fairview Drive extension. The project is complete and the City now desires to declare the property to be surplus property, so it can be conveyed to Pleasant Corner, LLC.
7.B.
Consider Municipal Order 38-2024 entitled A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN APPLICATION FOR AN ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT THROUGH FEMA IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $129,915.16, THE PROCEEDS OF WHICH WILL BE UTILIZED BY THE CITY OF OWENSBORO TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO UPGRADE ENGINE 2 AND ENGINE 4 TO ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT UNITS; A TEN PERCENT (10%) MATCH OF $12,991.52 IS REQUIRED BY THE CITY.
The Owensboro Fire Department (OFD) desires to complete the buildout of its Advanced Life Support (ALS) Program and upgrade Engine 2 and Engine 4 to ALS units. The grant proceeds will be utilized to purchase two (2) LifePak 35 monitors and additional tools. A ten percent (10%) match is required by the City.
7.C.
Consider Municipal Order 39-2024 entitled A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 102 AND 118 VETERANS BOULEVARD WEST AND ALLEN STREET.
Jagoe Homes, Inc. owns certain real property located at 102 and 118 Veterans Boulevard West and Allen Street in Owensboro, Daviess County, Kentucky and now desires to sell the real property. The City seeks to acquire said property to continue revitalization in the downtown area.
8.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
8.A.
Consider the Financial Report for the period ending November 30, 2024
8.B.
Consider Personnel Appointments
NEW HIRE/PROBATIONARY STATUS:
Gregory A. Eatherly – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Bus Driver/Dispatcher with the Public Works Transit Department, effective December 23, 2024
William Olewinski – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Maintenance Equipment Operator with the Public Works Street Department, effective December 30, 2024
Paul D. Bodenheimer – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Crew Leader with the Parks and Recreation Department, effective January 6, 2025
Jonathan D. Baxley – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Police Officer with the Police Department, effective January 12, 2025
Trystan A. Blue - Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Police Officer with the Police Department, effective January 12, 2025
Eestan O. Costello - Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Police Officer with the Police Department, effective January 12, 2025, contingent upon successful completion of all post-offer, pre-employment requirements
Gabriel J. Quintana Melton - Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Police Officer with the Police Department, effective January 12, 2025, contingent upon successful completion of all post-offer, pre-employment requirements
Adrian V. Terrazas - Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Police Officer with the Police Department, effective January 12, 2025, contingent upon successful completion of all post-offer, pre-employment requirements
REGULAR STATUS:
Steven A. Menteer – Regular, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Infrastructure Manager with the Information Technology Department, effective December 31, 2024
Devin B. Adkins – Regular, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Systems Administrator with the Information Technology Department, effective January 2, 2025
Brian A. Mays – Regular, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Road Worker with the Public Works Street Department, effective January 2, 2025
James A. Wathen – Regular, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Firefighter with the Fire Department, effective January 2, 2025
Brandon R. Hunt – Regular, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Police Officer with the Police Department, effective January 3, 2025
8.C.
City Manager Comments
9.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS
10.
OPEN PUBLIC FORUM
Members of the audience may address the Board of Commissioners on any matter of public concern that was not on the agenda. Comments are limited to issues within the scope and responsibility of the Commission.
Commission meetings are held to conduct city business for the benefit of Owensboro citizens and taxpayers. The meetings are not intended to serve as public forums for candidates who are campaigning for political office. Political candidates will not be allowed to use the Commission meeting to promote his/her candidacy for public office.
At this time, anyone who wishes to address the City Commission please make their way to the podium to be recognized. Speakers must state their name and address for the Clerk’s record, and limit their remarks to three (3) minutes or less. Since the item is not on the agenda, no response is required from staff or the Board of Commissioners. The Mayor reserves the right to extend time to the speaker.
11.
ADJOURNMENT
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